Nashville (1975) - OUT OF PRINT

[Akijama]

http://www.criterion.com/films/28427-nashville

This cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking from Robert Altman is a panoramic view of the country’s political and entertainment landscapes, set in the nation’s music capital. Nashville weaves the stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—into a cinematic tapestry that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and musical. Many members of the astonishing cast wrote and performed their own songs live on location, which lends another layer to the film’s quirky authenticity. Altman’s ability to get to the heart of American life via its eccentric byways was never put to better use than in this grand, rollicking triumph, which barrels forward to an unforgettable conclusion

New 2K digital film restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Audio commentary featuring director Robert Altman
New documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with actors Keith Carradine, Michael Murphy, Allan Nicholls, and Lily Tomlin; assistant director Alan Rudolph; and screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury
Archival interviews with Altman
Behind-the-scenes footage
Demos of Carradine singing his songs from the film
Trailer
One Blu-ray and two DVDs, with all format available in both editions
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Molly Haskell